Binsar Mahadev was built around 9-10 century A.D. It is Believed that this temple was built in a single day. Ladies comes here on Vaikunth chaturdashi and light a lamp on their palm to fulfill the desire of child. Binsar Mahadev is located 19 km from Ranikhet. The temple is surrounded by thick deodar forests and lies at an altitude of 2480 metres.

With idols of Ganesh, Har Gauri and Maheshmardini in its sanctum the temple is knon for its architectural finesse. The idol of Maheshmardini is engraved with texts in 'Nagarilipi' which dates back to as early as the 9th century. Built by King Pithu in memory of his father Bindu, the place is also known as Bindeshwar temple.

It sees a large gathering of devotees on the occasion of Baikunth Chaturdashi in the month of June. It is said that devotees, especially women, pray all night with lamps in their hands on this day for the Lord's blessings.

Binsar Mahadev is famous for its Archealogical significance and its dense forest which is full of flora and fuana. It is beleived that desire of a child is fulfill here.